Leahy To Host Delegation and Governor Tele-Town Hall Update On The Coronavirus In Vermont

THURSDAY, April 23, 2020 – Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) will be hosting the third Vermont Congressional Delegation tele-town hall today, at 5 p.m., to provide an update on the coronavirus response and take questions from Vermonters. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Representative Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Governor Phil Scott (R) will be participating, along with experts from around the state.

As Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Leahy played a leading role in negotiating all four emergency relief bills to address the catastrophic economic and health impacts the virus has had in Vermont and across the country. The most recent package was passed by the Senate on Tuesday.

I attended the hearing on S.169 – a Senate bill proposing 24 hour waiting periods for handguns. Several folks have asked how I plan to vote on the bill which yet to emerge from House Judiciary. If a bill comes out of House Judiciary, I will carefully consider what is proposed. Thank you to all who took the time to come and testify.